Jadeveon Clowney is a physical specimen. There’s no denying that. Blessed with a ridiculous package of size, power and explosiveness, he is potentially a future Hall of Famer in the making. Needless to say, he’s been regarded as the 2014 NFL Draft‘s top prospect for the past year, and it’s still entirely possible that’s where he goes when the Houston Texans make the first pick overall.

Despite his physical prowess, though, there are still some questions surrounding Clowney. Let’s take a closer look at his skill-set as we try to figure out where he’ll go in the draft and how he’ll fare at the next level:

Strengths

Extremely explosive off the snap and around the edge

Shows good power and drive in pursuit

Explosive hitter, using entire body to drive through the opposition

Keeps arms extended to affect passing lanes

Has very active hands when rushing the passer

Very solid in run support, breaking into the backfield routinely

Shows great anticipation, sometimes seemingly knowing the play before it happens

Can shed blocks effortlessly

Is in constant movement to get past blockers on the outside

Vice grip tackler, once he wraps someone up it’s over

Closing speed on ball carrier is remarkable

Has the versatility and range to play on the line or at linebacker

Intimidating presence on the line

If he wins on the first step he’s going to make a play

Weaknesses

Does not have a tireless motor, will take plays off

Has questionable work ethic and desire

If he’s not making an impact he can almost be invisible, no in between

If he doesn’t win initially, he won’t always give it his all

Insane hype could be difficult to meet

Summary

Clowney is a top-five pick, all the way. There’s a very good chance the Texans don’t pass on him at the top spot, while it’s highly unlikely he slips outside of the top-three. In fact, if he doesn’t go number one, it’s pretty likely someone like the Atlanta Falcons trade up to land him. He’s an exceptional talent with insane upside. Even if he doesn’t go number one overall, he’s probably the best overall prospect in this draft class.